Business networking, networking meetings, online networking
Many people get an invitation from a friend or colleague to join LinkedIn. They accept, sign up, get a couple of other links and then wonder, “now what? So they sit with a LinkedIn account and do nothing further with it. Others put a little more effort in it; they invite their friends and colleagues, […]
Book Review: Let’s Connect: Using LinkedIn to Get Ahead At Work by Ajay Jain Read More »
Networking can be an endless source of business – if you do it right. It introduces you to new people, builds relationships, and leads you to new business you couldn’t get on your own. But many people find networking doesn’t get results. They go to the meetings and enjoy them because they’ve made some friends,
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A great way to grow your business is through volunteering. I can hear you asking, “How is volunteering a marketing activity?” It’s not – entirely. Volunteering is about helping the community, giving something back and feeding your soul. However, it also gives you a chance to meet new people, people outside your current circle. We
Yesterday I wrote about using the Three Foot Rule and Elevator Speech. Today I’ll be talking about taking the elevator speech out for a spin at a networking meeting. Networking is a way of marketing your business through social networks – groups of like-minded business people, or people in the same industry. Formal networking meetings
Ten Ways to Market Your Business For Under $100 – Part 3 – Networking Read More »
The three foot rule is simple. You tell everyone who gets within three feet of you about your business, products or services. This doesn’t just apply to networking meetings and business functions. Try it at the gym, in line at the grocery store, picking up your kids from swimming lessons. Why? Because when you’re out
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Marketing is a numbers game. No matter how closely you target your ideal client, a large number of the people you hit with your marketing won’t buy right now. They don’t need your service or just don’t want it from you. It’s nothing personal – just a fact of life when you’re in business. To
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